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“The mind is a wonderful thing. It starts working the minute you’re born and never stops —

until you get up to speak.” – Anonymous

How do Spoken and Written Communication Differ?

When you deliver an oral presentation, you only have one chance to convey your message. The audience cannot go back over the given information as they would a document. For this reason, it is important to catch the audience’s attention right away and to zero in on important points. You also want to make sure your presentation follows a comprehensive format that is appropriate for your audience and your purpose. While complex language and sentence structure may be appropriate in a formal paper, you want to simplify your language when delivering an oral presentation. Visuals should also be simple and easy for the audience to digest.

Use the checklist to evaluate yourself as a public speaker in these 15-skill areas or practices. Then, add up your points and compare yourself with the scale below. Evaluate yourself using the five point scale below.

Self-Evaluation of Current Presentation Skills
	Never 1	Sometimes 2	Often 3	Usually 4	Always 5
I deal with my anxiety by breathing deeply, releasing tension, visualizing my success, etc.
I deal with my audience by making eye contact, encouraging feedback, and answering questions clearly.
I deal with myself as a visual aid by gesturing and moving naturally, maintaining good posture, and dressing appropriately.
As I begin to prepare for a presentation, I carefully consider what my goals are.
As I begin to prepare for a presentation, I carefully consider who my audience will be.
When writing a script, I make sure that I cover my major ideas clearly and accurately.
My script includes both a preview statement and a review statement to enhance my clarity.
When writing my script, I carefully work on the introduction so that it will catch my audience’s attention.
When writing my script, I plan for my conclusion to echo my introduction, look to the future benefits, or both.
When planning and designing my visuals, I carefully select visuals so that I don’t use too many.
Sub-Total:
	Never 1	Sometimes 2	Often 3	Usually 4	Always 5
I rehearse my presentation before an audience.
I write rehearsal notes that include only the key points.
I rehearse standing up, gesturing, and moving about.
When making my presentation, I maintain a high level of enthusiasm.
Sub-Total:
Total (add both sub-totals):
· 60-75: I am an able presenter.
· 40-59: I am above average, but could improve in some areas. · Below 40: Talk with Dr. Scanlon about oral communication improvement techniques.	I am above average, but